Bruno Campos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bruno Campos
Campos in 2009
Born	(1973-12-03) 3 December 1973 (age 51) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Education	Interlochen Arts Academy
Alma mater	Northwestern University (BS) University of Michigan (JD)
Occupation	Actor lawyer
Years active	1995–2011, 2024 (actor) 2013–present (lawyer)
Spouse(s)	Karina ​ (m. 2000)​
Children	2

Bruno Campos is a talented person from Brazil who has had two main careers: acting and law. He was born on December 3, 1973.

As an actor, he became well-known for his roles in American TV shows. He played Diego Vasquez in the sitcom Jesse and Dr. Quentin Costa in the drama Nip/Tuck. He also voiced Prince Naveen in the popular Disney movie The Princess and the Frog.

After his acting career, Bruno Campos went to law school. He became a lawyer in 2013 and now works at a law firm.

Early Life and Education

Bruno Campos was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 3, 1973. His father, Paulo Campos, worked for a bank and was a lawyer. His mother, Thania Campos, was an actress. Bruno is one of four children.

When he was five years old, Bruno and his family left Brazil. They lived in different countries like Canada and Bahrain, and also in the United States. This was because of his father's job.

When Bruno was fourteen, his family moved back to Brazil. However, Bruno decided to stay in the United States to finish his schooling. He wanted to improve his English and learn more about American culture.

Bruno started acting when he was nine, at a special arts school in Toronto. At thirteen, he played Prince Charming in a school play of Cinderella.

Later, he attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. He then studied drama at Northwestern University and earned his bachelor's degree in 1995.

Acting Career Highlights

Bruno Campos began his acting career in 1995. His first movie was a Brazilian film called O Quatrilho. This movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

That same year, he acted in a play by William Shakespeare called All's Well That Ends Well. It was directed by the famous Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman.

Bruno became more recognized in the United States for his TV roles. He played Diego on the NBC sitcom Jesse, which starred Christina Applegate. He also played Joe Rivera in the Showtime series Leap Years. Fans might also remember him as Dr. Eddie Dorset on the medical drama ER.

In 2004, he joined the cast of Nip/Tuck, a medical drama on FX. He played a plastic surgeon named Quentin Costa.

A big role for Bruno came in 2009 when he voiced Prince Naveen in Disney's animated movie The Princess and the Frog. This movie was nominated for three Academy Awards. He also voiced Prince Naveen again for the video game Kinect: Disneyland Adventures in 2011. In 2022, he voiced the character for the theme park ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland.

Bruno also made guest appearances on other TV shows. These included Numb3rs, Castle, Ghost Whisperer, and Private Practice. His last acting role was in 2010 on the police show The Closer.

Life as a Lawyer

In the early 2010s, Bruno Campos decided to change careers. He stopped acting in TV shows and movies to go to law school. He attended the University of Michigan and earned his law degree in 2013.

After finishing law school, he passed the bar exam in New York. This allowed him to become a practicing lawyer. He has worked on cases involving complex insurance matters and disputes. As of 2024, he is working with the law firm Covington & Burling.

Personal Life

Bruno Campos married a psychologist named Karina in 2000. They have two children together.

Filmography

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Theatre Performances

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Bruno Campos para niños